NOSS altimeter algorithm specifications

A description of all algorithms required for altimeter processing is given. Each description includes title, description, inputs/outputs, general algebraic sequences and data volume. All required input/output data files are described and the computer resources required for the entire altimeter processing system were estimated. The majority of the data processing requirements for any radar altimeter of the Seasat-1 type are scoped. Additions and deletions could be made for the specific altimeter products required by other projects

NOSS Altimeter Detailed Algorithm specifications

The details of the algorithms and data sets required for satellite radar altimeter data processing are documented in a form suitable for (1) development of the benchmark software and (2) coding the operational software. The algorithms reported in detail are those established for altimeter processing. The algorithms which required some additional development before documenting for production were only scoped. The algorithms are divided into two levels of processing. The first level converts the data to engineering units and applies corrections for instrument variations. The second level provides geophysical measurements derived from altimeter parameters for oceanographic users

Technology in learning

An Association for Learning Technology and Technology Enhanced Learning Research Programme response to some questions from the Department of Business Innovation and Skills, with a foreword by John Cook and Richard Noss

Penerapan COBIT 5.0 Domain Deliver, Service And Support (DSS) Untuk Audit Sistem Informasi NOSS-A (Studi Kasus : Telkom Witel Manado)

Information systems have become one of the fundamental requirements for organizations or companies. With an information system, business processes can run more effectively. Next Generation Operation Support System Assurance (NOSS-A) is an information system used by PT. Telekomunikasi Indonesia Tbk, to monitor and record internet disruption complaints of Indihome service. The NOSS-A Information System manages a lot of data related to customer and staff data. For this reason, in this study, the research was carried out to audit the NOSS-A information system to see whether there is a need for an improvement in the information system, based on audit results that can show the impact of the effectiveness and capability level achieved. The audit standard used in this study is COBIT 5.0 with the domain Deliver, Service and Support. The results obtained from this study are the NOSS-A Information System is at level 4 which means the activities on the DSS domain has been done and monitored regularly. The NOSS-A Information System needs to have a regular evaluation with target improvement to increase its level in the future.Sistem informasi telah menjadi salah satu kebutuhan pokok bagi organisasi atau perusahaan. Dengan adanya sistem informasi, proses bisnis bisa berjalan lebih efektif. Next Generation Operation Support System Assurance (NOSS-A) merupakan sistem informasi PT. Telekomunikasi Indonesia Tbk yang berfungsi untuk melakukan monitoring dan pencatatan komplain gangguan internet Indihome. Sistem Informasi NOSS-A mengelola banyak data yang beruhubungan dengan data pelanggan maupun data staff. Untuk itu, dalam dalam penelitian ini dilakukan audit untuk melihat apakah sistem informasi NOSS-A sudah diterapkan dengan baik dan apakah perlu adanya peningkatan sistem informasi, berlandaskan hasil audit yang dapat menunjukan pengaruh efektivitas dan capability level yang dicapai.  Standar audit yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah COBIT 5.0 dengan domain Deliver, Service and Support (DSS). Hasil yang didapatkan dari penelitian ini adalah Sistem Informasi NOSS-A berada pada level 4, yaitu Predictable Process yang artinya setiap aktifitas dari item DSS sudah dilakukan dan di monitor secara regular. Untuk meningkatkan levelnya harus diadakan evaluasi dan target pencapaian pada penggunaan Sistem Informasi NOSS-A untuk kedepannya

MALAYSIAN TVET LECTURER AND INDUSTRIAL TRAINING THROUGH NATIONAL OCCUPATIONAL STANDARD SKILLS

Purpose of the study: The aim of this study is to provide a reflective thinking on the NOSS for TVET lecturers which have been developed by the faculty members of engineering and technology across Malaysia through DSD’s accreditation and to provide an exposure about NOSS for TVET lecturers or educators in higher learning institution in Malaysia. Methodology: A participatory collaborative research between MTUN universities and DSD has been performed. The research has been conducted using multiple techniques such as content analysis to gain general idea of TVET lecturer core competencies, focus group interview and coffee table workshop session with 21 specialist TVET practitioners and educationists. Main Findings: The minimum requirements and other characteristics for higher TVET lecturers were identified, which led to the acknowledgment of nine core competencies for NOSS TVET lecturer. Furthermore, a proposal on Master of Technology (MTVET) for TVET Lecturer and Instructor in Malaysia embedded with NOSS for TVET Lecturer has also been proposed. Applications of this study: This study can be useful to higher TVET lecturers, educators and teaching engineers in MTUN and also industry’s trainers to pursue accreditation on TVET teaching and learning. Novelty/Originality of this study: The implementation of “NOSS TVET Implementation and Development” – NOSS Level 5 has been accredited and has been used as a substance in developing Malaysian TVET educators standard by the Malaysian Ministry of Higher Education. Moreover, NOSS Level 5 evaluation and Master of Technology (TVET) will be a medium in the bridging process and provide vast opportunity for TVET lecturers to lead their future careers

NOSS/ALDCS analysis and system requirements definition

The results of system analyses and implementation studies of an advanced location and data collection system (ALDCS) , proposed for inclusion on the National Oceanic Satellite System (NOSS) spacecraft are reported. The system applies Doppler processing and radiofrequency interferometer position location technqiues both alone and in combination. Aspects analyzed include: the constraints imposed by random access to the system by platforms, the RF link parameters, geometric concepts of position and velocity estimation by the two techniques considered, and the effects of electrical measurement errors, spacecraft attitude errors, and geometric parameters on estimation accuracy. Hardware techniques and trade-offs for interferometric phase measurement, ambiguity resolution and calibration are considered. A combined Doppler-interferometer ALDCS intended to fulfill the NOSS data validation and oceanic research support mission is also described

For a learnable mathematics in the digital cultures

I begin with some general remarks concerning the co-evolution of representational forms and mathematical meanings. I then discuss the changed roles of mathematics and novel representations that emerge from the ubiquity of computational models, and briefly consider the implications for learning mathematics. I contend that a central component of knowledge required in modern societies involves the development of a meta-epistemological stance – i.e. developing a sense of mechanism for the models that underpin social and professional discourses. I illustrate this point in relation to recent research in which I am investigating the mathematical epistemology of engineering practice. Finally, I map out one implication for the design of future mathematical learning environments with reference to some data from the "Playground Project"

Physarum nitric oxide synthases: genomic structures and enzymology of recombinant proteins

Physarum polycephalum expresses two closely related, calcium-independent NOSs (nitric oxide synthases). In our previous work, we showed that both NOSs are induced during starvation and apparently play a functional role in sporulation. In the present study, we characterized the genomic structures of both Physarum NOSs, expressed both enzymes recombinantly in bacteria and characterized their biochemical properties. Whereas the overall genomic organization of Physarum NOS genes is comparable with various animal NOSs, none of the exon–intron boundaries are conserved. Recombinant expression of clones with various N-termini identified N-terminal amino acids essential for enzyme activity, but not required for haem binding or dimerization, and suggests the usage of non-AUG start codons for Physarum NOSs. Biochemical characterization of the two Physarum isoenzymes revealed different affinities for L-arginine, FMN and 6R-5,6,7,8-tetrahydro-L-biopterin

Off-nadir antenna bias correction using Amazon rain sigma(0) data

The radar response from the Amazon rain forest was studied to determine the suitability of this region for use as a standard target to calibrate a scatterometer like that proposed for the National Oceanic Satellite System (NOSS). Backscattering observations made by the SEASAT Scatterometer System (SASS) showed the Amazon rain forest to be a homogeneous, azimuthally-isotropic, radar target which was insensitive to polarization. The variation with angle of incidence was adequately modeled as scattering coefficient (dB) = a theta b with typical values for the incidence-angle coefficient from 0.07 to 0.15 dB/deg. A small diurnal effect occurs, with measurements at sunrise being 0.5 dB to 1 dB higher than the rest of the day. Maximum-likelihood estimation algorithms presented here permit determination of relative bias and true pointing angle for each beam. Specific implementation of these algorithms for the proposed NOSS scatterometer system is also discussed